News archive: Friday, July 25, 2014
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NBA rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers have offered their head-coaching job to Byron Scott, according to league sources.
National teams
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Blake Griffin announced that he will not participate on the USA Basketball Men’s National Team this summer.
Statements
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul told ESPN.com that it's "unacceptable" if Donald Sterling is still the owner of the team when the season begins.
NBA market
Restricted free-agent guard Shelvin Mack has reached agreement on a three-year, $7.3 million deal to return to the Atlanta Hawks.
Injuries
Argentine national basketball team doctor Diego Grippo said Friday that the latest tests on Manu Ginobili’s ailing right leg were inconclusive.
Obituaries
A beloved figure among former Portland Trail Blazers players and a member of the original team from the inaugural season has lost his battle with cancer.
NBA market
The 76ers signed injured point guard Pierre Jackson to a one-year, partially guaranteed contract Thursday.
NBA rumors
Even with at least three roster spots to fill, the Heat continues to be non-committal with free agents Michael Beasley and Greg Oden.
NBA market
The Hornets have announced they've signed rookie forward Noah Vonleh and re-signed veteran point guard Jannero Pargo.
NBA market
The Atlanta Hawks have signed rookie forward/center Adreian Payne, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Danny Ferry.
Coaches
Patrick Beilein is leaving West Virginia Wesleyan to take a job on coach Quin Snyder's staff with the Utah Jazz.
NCAA news:
The only returning starter for Creighton from last year's No. 3 seed Bluejays team is going to be on the shelf for approximately two months.
NCAA news:
Illinois coach John Groce had his contract officially extended through the 2018-19 season. The new deal means Groce will now make $1.7 million per season.